Abstract
This review is focused on the interplay between two major factors affecting the vascular tree in diabetes, insulin resistance, and hyperglycemia. The implications for vascular function, structure, and the interaction between vascular cells and other tissues by which they are affected under these conditions are reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Blood Vessels / physiopathology*
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Diabetes Complications
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Diabetes Mellitus / physiopathology*
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Diabetic Angiopathies / physiopathology*
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Glucose / physiology
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Humans
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Hypertension / complications
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Hypertension / physiopathology*
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Insulin / physiology
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Insulin Resistance / physiology
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Myocytes, Smooth Muscle / physiology
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Vascular Diseases / physiopathology